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BF51 ZNS

2001 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,868 mi
Last recorded66,868 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 ZNS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 66,868 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 64,878 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 51,828 miles

Exhaust System Rusty

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 49,721 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Oct 2013 49,721 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 48,726 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

fuel filter corroded.

radiator leaking water and oil.

Pass 22 Oct 2011 47,757 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 46,702 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2009 45,315 miles

plastic outer sill and undertray fitted

headlamp aims on lower limits

offside rear outer part sidelamp not working

offside rear tyre wearing low

slight damage to offside rear foglamp lens showing very slight white light

vehicle tested in wet conditions

Fail 24 Oct 2009 45,303 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

headlamp aims on lower limits

offside rear outer part sidelamp not working

offside rear tyre wearing low

plastic outer sill and undertray fitted

slight damage to offside rear foglamp lens showing very slight white light

vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 24 Feb 2007 43,459 miles

rear number plate slightly disfigured

Pass 4 Jan 2006 34,391 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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BF51 ZNS is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2001 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 85,515 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF51 ZNS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Volvo S40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BF51 ZNS registered?

BF51 ZNS is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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